CAKE DEBUT: Backyard by Sam Alden

Backyard is a comic about housemates in New Orleans. The housemates are vegans and anarchists and community organizers, and the story follows them through a humid summer of small dramas and petty arguments; meanwhile, almost unnoticed, their friend Molly is living in the backyard and slowly turning into a feral dog. 24 pages, published by Sonatina Comics.

Sam is the author of the serialized comics Eighth Grade and Haunter, and of the short stories Farmer’s Dilemma and The Boat. He draws comics in his hometown of Portland, OR.

Visit Sam's website, and pick up Backyard at Table 90 June 15 & 16th!